With over 30 years of experience, Cat has focused her research efforts on patient organizations and families diagnosed with rare diseases. She serves as the Principal Investigator of multiple NIH sponsored programs including the JAX Center for Precision Genetics, The Somatic Cell Genome Editing Center, and Mouse Mutant Research and Resource Center. As a neuroscientist by training, she has worked on models of the central nervous system including Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Friedreich’s Ataxia. Cat received a Rare Impact Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders in 2021.
